World-Class Fishing in Westport

People come to Westport from around the globe to experience world-class fishing. The seasoned crews of the Westport charter fleet guide people to fantastic fishing experiences that include Salmon, Halibut, Rockfish & Ling Cod, and Albacore Tuna.

 
 
 
 

🐟 Westport’s 2024 Fishing Season 🐟

 

Offshore Fishing

Rockfish & Lingcod

Bottomfish opens seven days a week beginning, March 9 through October 14.

Rockfish - Bag limit: 7
Ling Cod - Bag limit: 2

 
 
 

Halibut

Bag limit: 1

August 22 - September 3, plus the following recently announced dates:

Sept 5
Sept 8
Sept 10                
Sept 12
Sept 15
Sept 17
Sept 19
Sept 22
Sept 24
Sept 26
Sept 29

 

Salmon

Bag limit: 2 fish no more than one Chinook.

Open Sunday, June 30 – Saturday, August 24, and Sept. 4

Salmon Fishing closes Sept. 5 until further notice.

 
 
 

Albacore Tuna

Albacore Tuna opens in early July and runs into mid October, 7 days per week.

 
 
 

Experience Charter Fishing and More in Westport

 
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Fishing Charters

Westport is home to the largest marina in Washington State for fishing vessels with dozens of amazing fishing charter to choose from. Offering a wide range of trips, fishing charters are the mainstay of our community. Not only are these crews knowledgeable and experienced, they’re eager to host you to your next trip whether it’s your first time or 100th time fishing. Scroll down to see our list of local charter services.

Onshore Fishing

Boat Basin Salmon Fishing: Each spring baby Coho Salmon are raised and released by our local Kiwanis Club into the Westport Boat Basin. In the fall, returning Coho come back to the basin offering a unique fishing opportunity. Anglers line the docks casting for these feisty Coho. Often the fish can be seen swimming in schools throughout the marina. Mission Outdoors, a nonprofit organization supporting Veterans, holds an annual β€œBoat Basin Fishing Derby” for the largest Coho caught in the boat basin. Even if you're not a fisherman, you can get caught up in the excitement and cheers when someone hooks into a fish. Read more about the derby rules here.

Jetty Fishing

A wide variety of rockfish, including Sea Bass, Greenling, Cabezon, Perch and Ling Cod, can be found along the South Jetty as well as the rock revetments surrounding the marina. Light to medium tackle is used with good success. Local businesses can assist you with information about the best times, tides, tackle and bait to use to make your outing a success.

Surf Fishing

Sea Perch can be found in abundance in the beautiful waters of the South Beach (the Westport, Grayland area). Incoming tides often bring large schools of feeding fish and the action can become fast and furious. Check with local merchants for the best times to catch these fish.

Crabbing for Red Rock & Dungeness Crab

Crabbing can be done off of the fishing piers and docks within the boat basin. This is truly a family sport providing fun for the littlest ones as well as Mom, Dad and the Grandparents. Many of the dockside businesses rent gear, sell bait and can answer questions about licensing, limits, and availability.

Razor Clamming

Clam Digs along our ocean beaches provide fun and excitement for the entire family. You can see hundreds of diggers lining the beaches and scooping up these succulent critters during the low tides. Visit our Razor Clamming page to learn more about clamming in Westport.

 
 
 
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Westport Marina - Groins - Grays Harbor Channel

 
 
 
 
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Westport Charterboat Association - Annual Fishing Derby! Win $10,000

Each season we award over $60,000 in prizes including the grand chinook prize in the Westport Charterboat Association derby.  Don’t miss out on your chance to WIN the $10,000 grand prize for the Largest Chinook (King) salmon of the season.

Grand Prizes of $1,500 Largest Coho, $1,000 Largest Halibut, $1,500 Largest Ling Cod.     

Plus, Daily and Weekly prizes.

Call your favorite Charter Service for more details!

For more information visit: www.CharterWestport.com

 
 

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